Managing Oral and Genital Herpes Infections: Strategies for Prevention and Treatment
The herpes simplex viruses type 1 (HSV-1) and type 2 (HSV-2) are the viruses that cause herpes infections. Oral herpes is usually caused by HSV-1 and is characterised by fever blisters or cold sores around the mouth; genital herpes is caused by HSV-2 and is characterised by sores or blisters in the vaginal area. Both kinds of herpes infections are extremely contagious and can be spread by kissing, having intercourse, or sharing personal goods like towels or utensils with an infected individual.
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